Reduction of Embodied Energy and Construction Cost of Affordable Houses through Efficient Architectural Design: A Case Study in Indian Scenario

Embodied energy and cost of construction any building depends upon the consumption resources, more specifically materials. In housing clusters, spaces provided for horizontal vertical circulation occupants such as corridors contribute in built-up area individual unit without increase usable/carpet area. Thus, an efficient architectural planning common plays a major role lowering built-up-to-carpet ratio clusters. This may, thus, result lesser embodied maximum availability occupant usage. present study, 30 clusters Indian affordable units (IAHUs) similar typology different designs are analyzed. The carpet each IAHU estimated, to is calculated. Detailed estimates materials prepared, calculations done materials, viz., cement, steel, bricks, sand, coarse aggregate compared with ratio. study IAHUs concludes that variation 1.30 1.62 area-to-carpet results (INR 13,425.00 20,138.00 per m2 area) (4–6.5 GJ area). Analysis suggests lower exhibits reduction simultaneously. design improving sustainability important indicator sustainability.